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Wilford Peterson

Wilford Peterson Obituary

Wilford C. Pete Age 85 of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Wellsboro, PA and Horseheads, NY on Wednesday, January 23, 2002. Beloved husband of Minnie Andrews Peterson, father of William and his wife Barbara; Proud grandfather of Jacquelyn and Michael; brother of John and his wife Marg. Mr. Peterson was a graduate of Mansfield Teachers College. He taught at both Sayre High School and Wellsboro High School. He also coached baseball at Wellsboro High School. Mr. Peterson served in the Army Air Corps in WW 2. He was a member of the US Air Force Reserves rising to the rank of Major. THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION. Arrangements by George A. Thoma Funeral Home, Inc. Wexford, PA. 15090.

Published by Star-Gazette on Jan. 25, 2002.

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